Nutrition

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Return of the late night dreadmill.

No Y membership means no lunchtime runs, which also means I will be doing my runs on the treadmill at home after the kiddos are asleep. Yuck.

I don't know why I'm whining, because I've been doing this for years. But, that doesn't make it any more fun and therefore I will continue to whine!

Anywho, the hubby ended up not going to his Hapkido and JiuJitsu classes tonight. I know, you're thinking, "Great, then that means you could have run outside, right?" Not this time. The hubster has a pretty bad stomach flu (at least I hope that's all he has!). In fact, it's so bad that I think I will be sleeping on the couch tonight. I don't want to get whatever he has, and I certainly don't want to pass it on to the kids! So, I hopped on the treadmill after about 45 minutes of procrastination and managed to get in 6-miles...I was still running when the 10 o'clock news came on...and if you know me, this is when I usually stop. But kept going - I had a 1/2 mile left to go. And, I think I actually had a negative split (if that's even possible on a treadmill). All I know is that last mile was at a 10 minute pace, because I was just ready to get this run done!

10:33 pace, 1:03:18

The bad thing about running on the treadmill at home is that I can find so many other things to do instead of running. And, while I'm running I can think of things to do. For example, I take sips of water much more frequently than when I am on the road or at the Y. Or, my neck will get all sweaty, so I'll hop off the treadmill real quick to grab a ponytail holder from the kiddos room. Or, I'll stop to go adjust the thermostat or turn on the fan.

About Me

I'm just an average woman trying to be the best version of myself. I'm a mid to back of the back runner, a triathlete (and IRONMAN!), trying to balance the duties of wife, mommy and career with biking, swimming, and running with some strength training sprinkled in. Oh and I am obsessed with nutrition and trying to keep myself on track. Sometimes I'm pretty damn good at juggling everything. Other times I am a complete and total mess. But I've found that Margarita's can help...too bad they have so many calories! :0)

The Hubby

My college sweetheart, my hunk, the love of my life (and fellow Ironman). He decided to give this running and triathlon thing a try a few of years ago and has been rocking it! He also happens to be a blackbelt in Hapkido and a Jiu Jitsu bad ass, as well as a master beer brewer!

The Kiddo

This cutie is our first born. She's sweet, cute, fun and very sassy! Always dancing, singing and being silly...she always makes us smile!

The Munchkin

He's a rough and tumble Momma's boy, but also a cuddle bug when he wants to be. With his silly antics, there's never a dull moment!

Brady

This is our crazy, GSP pup. He joined our family in March 2012 and while he can drive us with all his energy, I guess we'll keep him!